I went through the ROTC program at UNH when I got commissioned, it's a nice area down there.  

#'s ARV: $580K Renovation: $65K (estimate was $55K assuming 10K pad), PP: $445K, $40K in commissions, closing costs and fees, Estimated profit $30K

The property is R2 zoned, and subject to Coastal Commission regulations.

I suspect if you withhold deposit money for a few reasonable or obvious tenant damages, they would be unlikely to contest it, but know there are lawyers out there that make their living on the 3X+legal fees and will often take these cases on commission.

How are some of you real estate agents working with investor clients to find off-market properties structuring your commission so you can actually make some money during the transaction?

@Jay HinrichsDweller is an interesting new company in Portland that is aiming to increase density and affordability by adding ADUs to properties for free.Patrick Quinton that used to be the head of the Portland Development Commission before it became Prosper Portland is the principal there.

Can be a huge time saver  c) Commission.

I found a property and ran the below analysis: Purchase Price 50000 Closing Cost 5000 Carrying Cost 1500 Temp Utilities 300 Renovation 55355 Sales Price 135000 RE Commissions 8100 Profit 14745

@Matt Bucklaewthey get 10-14 grand if they keep 2 percent commission.

Even though you're new to residential sales, I advise that when you go to purchase your first investment, you're doing so under your license to receive a commission.